We don’t like labels. If you’re focusing on labels like “force free” or “aversive control”, you’re not listening to the dog. A training plan should be unique for each dog, taking into account their behaviors, environment, and learning style. So rather than labeling, we’re going to observe and dog and let their behavior tell us what will work best for them. There’s no one-size-fits-all in dog training! But we do use a science-backed approach. With deep understanding of canine neurobiology and psychology, we adapt to the dog’s behavior to progress our training while building a foundation for longterm success. We focus a lot on giving dogs the autonomy to make their own decisions, while guiding them to the more positive decisions. Instead of lunging and barking at another passing dog, lets heel, sit, and make eye contact with our handler! We believe this helps your dog be able to better manage themselves as they navigate new situations.

All kinds, big or small! We believe that all dogs deserve training — both so they can experience the world with less stress, and for safety. There’s nothing more dangerous than an uncontrollable dog when facing an emergency or risk to you or your dog’s safety. It’s less about the dog’s physical appearance (size or breed) and more about what type of learning works best for your dog.

Each dog is different. After your training plan is developed and we start working with your dog, we will assess their learning style. Just like humans, dogs have different learning styles and we’re experienced with adapting programs for different kinds of dogs. This, in combination with your dogs’ strengths and weaknesses, will help us provide better estimates for how long training will take.

Not every tool is right for every dog, and that definitely goes for e-collars. E-collars should be used in the right situations, for the right dog. Most importantly because incorrect use of an e-collar can cause damage to your dog’s psychology, make behavior worse, or make training harder. That being said, there are more extreme cases of reactivity, aggression, or even hyper fixation, that are not possible to correct without remote physical stimulus. The most important aspect of e-collars is the correct use when applied. The best approach is to try other training tactics first, then add in the e-collar if it provides necessary safety measures, or if other methods are unsuccessful.